Orange County National - Panther Lake: #17
A view of hole #17 at Orange County National - Panther Lake Course
GolfPass Icon
Rating Index Rating
Tooltip Information Icon
4.5
2455 Reviews (2455)
5 Stars
1576
4 Stars
649
3 Stars
138
2 Stars
52
1 Stars
40
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.4
91.9%
Recommend this course
2284 out of 2455 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.4
46 Reviews (46)
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
87.0%
Recommend this course
40 out of 46 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.4
210 Reviews (210)
5 Stars
126
4 Stars
55
3 Stars
21
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.5
90.5%
Recommend this course
190 out of 210 reviews
Read Reviews

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7350 yards
Slope 139
Rating 76.0

Two 18-hole courses rest on the 900-acre retreat that is all about golf -- not condos or summer homes. Panther Lakes is the flashier of the two designs at Orange County National, most say, because no two holes are the same. The playing surfaces are lush and the topography is so varied in some areas, some have a hard time believing they're in Florida. The architect made good use of the rolling meadows, grasslands, wetlands and lakes. Visually rich elements saturate the 7,295-yard design.

Book a Tee Time at
Panther Lake: Orange County National
Powered by GolfNow.com
Hot Deals at Panther Lake: Orange County National

Course Details

Year Built 1997
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Champion Ultra Dwarf Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Lodging

Lodging Available

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Locker Rooms

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Florida (2014 #13)
The Best Way To Book Is With GolfPass+
waivedfees
10 rounds of waived fees
golf ball.svg
$120 in tee time credits
teetime protection.svg
Tee Time Protection
redeemtrophy
Redeem GolfPass points

Reviews

4.5
2455 Reviews (2455)

Reviewer Photos

Advanced Filters
Overall Rating
Recommended
Handicap
Age
Type of Golfer
Gender
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Friendly staff

We playedin the morning and received cookie twice from the Ranger and the staff.

Conditions Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Bar

Great course

The one complaint that the bar shuts at 5.pm

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Horrible greens

I have no idea what happened to the green on this course, because just a few months ago they were really good. I've played absolute dirt tracks that had better greens. They're so bad that it makes me wonder if they were poisoned or the greens keeper accidentally watered them with gasoline for a week. Anyways, the course it self was in good shape. The starter was terrible. I watched him make a single wait 20 mins with no tee times going out just to force him to play with a 3 some. Other than that bozo, the rest of the staff were and always are great. Stick to crooked Cat until that they the greens back in order.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Save your time and money

Course wasn’t in good enough condition to charge what they charged. Play was slow and the ranger didn’t pay attention to who was actually slowing play down on top of being an absolute twit. Greens had small rocks on them where they had top dressed the greens and didn’t screen their sand before loading it.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Weekend round with Family & Friends

I would say that OCN courses are always in great condition but the current conditions were the best that I have ever seen there. A family member that was visiting from Virginia kept raving about it was the nicest course he had ever played. Tee boxes and fairways were amazing and the greens were a perfect and pure as you could ever hope for.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Don’t Waste the Money or Time

The ranger was insufferable. The greens were horrible. Nothing special or spectacular about the course. Played other courses in the area that blew it away.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Course Conditions

Love this course, disappointed in the condition of the greens for this time of year. Overseed was completed. Fairways just okay.

Will definitely return

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 46
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

It’s OCN what more can you say

It begins with Mike in the pro shop. A warm and friendly guy extremely courteous, and professional. He certainly excels in customer service. The starter was a bit short but understandable with the pace of play being slowed down due to CPO and tee times backing up slightly. As for the course, great layout and in prime shape for golf season.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

OCN never disappoints. The greens on Panther were a fast and rolled true. I’ll continue to play every time I’m in town.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course in good shape

Greens were good. Fairways and tee boxes good. A little bit wet.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Nearby Courses
Winter Garden, Florida
Public
4.4477420094
2290
Winter Garden, Florida
Public
4.4099272845
493
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Resort
4.2941881813
788
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Resort
4.2997684883
303
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Resort
4.4487794352
919
Kissimmee, Florida
Resort
4.2907397578
1222
Kissimmee, Florida
Resort
3.2697426797
162
Kissimmee, Florida
Resort
3.5849056604
901
Winter Garden, Florida
Private
3.9453551913
183
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Resort
4.6396396396
222
Kissimmee, Florida
Resort
4.6870748299
190
Windermere, Florida
Private
4.7857142857
14
Golf Packages

Best of Orlando Golf Package

FROM $77 (USD)
ORLANDO, FL | Enjoy 2 nights' accommodation at The Lodge at Orange County National and 3 rounds of golf at Celebration Golf Club, Orange County- Crooked Cat and Orange County- Panther Lake.

Orlando Getaway Golf Package

FROM $167 (USD)
ORLANDO, FL | Enjoy 3 nights' accommodations at SpringHill Suites or TownePlace Suites and 3 rounds of golf at Celebration Golf Club, Orange County National, and Walt Disney World Golf.

Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge Stay & Play Package

FROM $227 (USD)
ORLANDO, FL | Enjoy up to 5 nights’ accommodations at Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge and up to 4 rounds of golf at your choice of Bay Hill Golf Club, Disney’s Magnolia Golf Course, and Celebration Golf Club.

Omni Orlando Resort At Championsgate Stay & Play Package

FROM $167 (USD)
CHAMPIONSGATE, FL | Enjoy up to 5 nights’ accommodations at the Omni Orlando Resort at Championsgate and up to 4 rounds of golf at your choice of ChampionsGate Golf Club - International Course, ChampionsGate Golf Club - National Course, Waldorf Astoria Golf Course, and Shingle Creek Golf Course.

Orlando Buddy Trip Golf Package

FROM $97 (USD)
ORLANDO, FL | Enjoy 3 nights' accommodation at The Fountains Resort Orlando and 4 rounds of golf at Celebration Golf Club, Orange County National, Shingle Creek Golf Club and Falcons Fire Golf Club.
Now Reading
  • Home

  • Memberships

  • Library

  • Account